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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.60, 22,661.60 and 11,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.60, 22,661.60 and 11,259.20 is: 16,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.60 : 22,661.60 = 11,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.60/22,661.60 = 11,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.60x = 22,661.60 × 11,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.60x = 255,151,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,151,486.72/15,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.48

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